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USE AND CARE
OPD Hand Wheel
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
• LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For
Your Safety , LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten
cabbage) so that it can be smelled.
• LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when
mixed with air.
LP Tank Filling
• Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
• LP dealer must purge new tank before filling.
•
Dealer should NEVER fill LP Tank more than 80% of LP Tank
volume. Volume of propane in tank will vary by temperature.
• A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP
Tank valve and call local LP gas dealer for assistance.
• Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere.
This is a hazardous practice.
• To remove gas from LP Tank, contact an LP dealer or call a
local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone
directory under “Gas Companies” for nearest certified LP
dealers.
LP Tank
• The LP Tank used with your grill must meet the following
requirements:
• Use LP Tanks only with these required measurements: 12"
(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.)
capacity maximum.
• LP Tanks must be constructed and marked in accordance with
specifications for LP Tanks of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, tanks,
spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous goods.
Transport Canada (TC). See LP Tank collar for marking.
• LP Tank valve must have:
• Type 1 outlet compatible with
regulator or grill.
• Safety relief valve.
• UL listed Overfill Protection
Device (OPD). This OPD safety
feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel.
Use
only LP Tanks equipped with this type of valve.
• LP Tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include
collar to protect LP Tank valve. Always keep LP Tanks in
upright position during use, transit or storage.
LP Tank in upright position for vapor withdrawal
LP Tank Removal, Transport And Storage
LP Tank Valve
Retainer Strap
Safety Cap
• A disconnected LP tank in storage or being transported must
have a safety cap installed (as shown). Do not store an LP
tank in enclosed spaces such as a carport, garage, porch,
covered patio or other building. Never leave an LP tank
inside a vehicle which may become overheated by the sun.
• Do not store an LP tank in an area where children play.
•
NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near the
appliance or in an enclosed area.
•
Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.
•
If the information in the two points above is not
followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious
injury may occur.
•
An overfilled or improperly stored cylinder is a
hazard due to possible gas release from the safety
relief valve. This could cause an intense fire with
risk of property damage, serious injury or death.
•
If you see, smell or hear gas escaping, immediately
get away from the LP cylinder and appliance and
call your fire department.
DANGER
Failure to use safety cap as directed may result in serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
•Turn OFF all control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Turn coupling
nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not use tools to
disconnect. Loosen cylinder screw beneath bottom shelf or
Always use cap and strap supplied with valve.
disconnect other retention means, then lift LP cylinder up and
and out of cart. Install safety cap onto LP cylinder valve.
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